Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Carborundum is used as a refractory material.
B. Blast furnace is used for the smelting of lead ore.
C. Calamine and zincite are the ores of zinc.
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Only A
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Only A and B
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Only B and C
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Only A and C
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A, B and C
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The substances which are capable of withstanding very high temperatures without melting or becoming soft are called refractory materials like- SiC (carborundum), Al2O3 and SiO2. Blast furnace is used for the smelting of iron, copper and lead ores. Calamine (ZnCO3) and zincite (ZnO) are the ores of zinc.